R&D- Technician I

Role details

Job Description The R&D Technician I position for the Performance Coatings Group located in Minneapolis, MN, is accountable for the timely development and commercialization into manufacturing of powder coatings that meet the customer’s needs and specifications. The technician will be involved in the efficient operation of the lab, general housekeeping, ensuring a safe work environment and will independently perform tasks as outlined by his/her supervisor/manager.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities • Contribute to and design the execution of experiments, draw conclusions and make recommendations. • Comply with test methods according to set standards. • Document all formulation processes.

• Function with sustained supervision and write simple reports, outlining procedures used and the results obtained. • Complete proper forms and documents when necessary. • Attend quality, safety, technical meetings and seminars as necessary.

• Comply with all safety and security regulations and maintain a clean work area. • Communicate with internal as well as external customers. • Manage work in accordance with timeline goals.

• Always adhere to company safety and quality standards. • Additional duties as assigned. • Organize work to use time efficiently.

• Seek assistance on priorities for scheduling work. • Verbally communicate routine information to supervisors and others on platform. • Recognize routine requirements and select proper, simple procedures for obtaining desired results to solve problems.

• Possesses basic ability to analyze data. • Independently performs basic tasks as outlined by supervisor or others. • Operates basic equipment.

• May assist with more complex operations or tasks.

Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent of.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Computer knowledge for basic inputting, communication, and data analysis
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.
• Math knowledge
• Chemistry knowledge

Preferred Qualifications • Associate degree • One (1) year of experience within a lab or manufacturing environment • One (1) year of experience with powder coating equipment • Application knowledge in powder coatings

Travel Requirements: 5%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

About Us At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results.

Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

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Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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